log bracket

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February 10, 2015

By jas699

from michigan

"it does what its suppost to but the slots are bigger then a 2x4 so there pretty wobbly thats my only complaint if they were i little smaller it would be perfect nothing a couple shims cant fix i sapose."

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Review 2 for Ironton Steel Log Bracket - Pair

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4/5

Good wood rack

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January 19, 2015

By RESjr

from Georgia

"When I inserted the 2X4 pressure treated lumber into the openings there was maybe a 1/4 inch of play around the lumber. I cut shims to tighten it up before placing firewood on the rack. Making the openings a little smaller is the only improvement needed otherwise a very strong and serviceable product. Much easier than building your own from scratch."

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Review 3 for Ironton Steel Log Bracket - Pair

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1/5

Which are better metal or plastic brackets?

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January 1, 2015

By GWB1

from Texas, TX

"Bought this metal bracket pair thinking it would be an upgrade from the plastic brackets that are so common. Material wise it appears to be built very robust however their is one big catch. The 2x4 slots in each bracket are much oversize from a standard 2x4 board. This allows for a bunch of play with the cut boards once placed into slots. As you stack your split logs the 2x4 boards will begin to lean outward and eventually lead to the metal brackets inverting outward also. You can try and take some scrap wood and wedge the 2x4 boards into the slots for a tighter fit but this is at best just a half measure. Overall the wood crib is not very stable and leads to more work and frustration. I got all my split wood stacked with these metal brackets just to unstack everything once I realized how unstable and poor this product was.

Reviews with the common plastic brackets complain that the slots are to small for standard 2x4 lumber. In my opinion I would rather have the slots slightly smaller and get a snug stable fit versus slots which are to large with an unstable wobbly wood crib via metal brackets."

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Review 4 for Ironton Steel Log Bracket - Pair

Overall Rating:

4/5

Good bracket except uses actual size 2"x 4"

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November 24, 2014

By Ed1950

from West Granby,CT

"these brackets are built around actual 2" x 4" lumber, so I used 3/8" pieces of plywood to scab onto the sides of a normal 1 5/8" x 3 1/2" (2x4) so the brackets would have tight lumber in it. It worked out well but an extra job on my part !!!!"

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Review 5 for Ironton Steel Log Bracket - Pair

Overall Rating:

5/5

Best Brackets Ever

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November 6, 2014

By CDH50

from Somerset, PA

"I have purchased a variety of log brackets; from indestructible plastic / poly (NOT) to other metal welded units. I stack a 16' length by 5' to 6' high with split logs and puts great stress on the 2X4 end supports, usually breaking the weld on the metal units purchased in the past. These units are robust and designed in such a fashion to minimize weld breaks. I bought 3 pairs and plan to replace all my other brackets in the near future."

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Review 6 for Ironton Steel Log Bracket - Pair

Overall Rating:

4/5

Working Fine!

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October 30, 2014

By JAS2

from Buffalo, NY

"The slots are a full 2" X 4" which could be a set back for some. I cut 1/2" plywood to make up the difference to keep the fit tight. I also added stringers on top, for strength and to hold the tarp over the fire wood."

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Review 7 for Ironton Steel Log Bracket - Pair

Overall Rating:

1/5

How big is a 2x4?

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October 29, 2014

By DKS1456

from NJ

"This product was made well, wonderfully strong and looks good. The only problem is that its supposed to be for use with a standard 2x4 and the slots to receive them are actually 2x4 (inside measurements), everyone knows a 2x4 isn't really 2x4 inches but rather 1.5 inches by 3 inches! So the boards wobble around and look silly. The company should re-do their advertising or correct the size."

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Review 8 for Ironton Steel Log Bracket - Pair

Overall Rating:

5/5

Log Bracket Review

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October 13, 2014

By RAMDAD

from Wilm, DE

"No Problems. They work fine and can be taken apart for storage during warm months."

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Review 9 for Ironton Steel Log Bracket - Pair

Overall Rating:

5/5

Temporary wood crib

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September 25, 2014

By Tiger1945

from Mineral, Virginia

"I live in rural Virginia. Snakes are common and are often found around fire wood piles. I have found a couple of copperheads in my woodpile. My grandkids visit, play with snakes and I decided to destroy the nesting place.

These cribs allow me to build temporary cribs at the end of my driveway that I can break down at the end of the season.

The 2X4s fit conveniently loosely so I don't have to fight them to construct the crib. Additionally, I elevated the metal parts by adding 2 - 2x4s on their side. I also extended the length of the crib by putting the same supports under the middles which also hold the 2x4s at the proper width. Now water and air can flow easily underneath for drainage and seasoning the wood.

I am using pressure treated 2x4. In the spring, I can break this all down taking up little space until next fall."

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Review 10 for Ironton Steel Log Bracket - Pair

Overall Rating:

4/5

Great product

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September 19, 2014

By TP47

from Minnesota

"This wood bracket is great for the tough Minnesota winters. The metal is better than plastic and can withstand greater weight from the logs."

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Review 11 for Ironton Steel Log Bracket - Pair

Overall Rating:

2/5

Does not fit standard 2" x 4" lumber

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August 3, 2014

By bg11

from Mass

"I got these brackets hoping to use standard pressure treated lumber. The slots in the brackets are true 2 inch by 4 inch openings. Standard "2 x 4" lumber is actually 3 1/2 inches by 1 1/2 inches and the fit is too loose to use. You would have to have a local sawmill custom cut lumber in true 2 inch by 4 inch dimensions to use it with these brackets. Even if you got 2 x 6 lumber at the store and cut it to 4 inches from 5 1/2 inches, it would still be 1/2 inch too thin, and very loose. (I tried it.)Too bad northern's buyers did not know enough to specify the correct dimensions. Hope they will change to the right size in the future, as these brackets are fine otherwise, and would be useful."

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Review 12 for Ironton Steel Log Bracket - Pair

Overall Rating:

4/5

ironton log brackets

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July 9, 2014

By shamm

from new hampshire

"did not know that the pockets were a true 2x4 thought they were made for todays 2x4 lumber. other than that they worked great. much stronger than others i have seen. next year i will use true rough cut 2x4s."